Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation, a Form of Non-invasive Brain Stimulation, as a Possible Treatment for Post-stroke Fatigue.
Recruiting
Phase 2
Interventional Study
Stroke
Stroke, Chronic
Fatigue
No Placebo Group
Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
Prior Safety Data
This treatment has already been tested in at least one earlier human trial.
At a Glance
- Age
- 34 – 80
- Sex
- Any
- Trial phase
- Phase 2
- Study type
- Interventional
- Purpose
- Treatment
- Participants needed
- 60 (estimated)
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development · Federal
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About This Trial
This experimental trial is investigating the use of magnetic stimulation of the brain as a possible treatment for post-stroke fatigue in people who have had a stroke more than six months prior to enrolling. Fatigue is a common condition after a stroke and can negatively impact an individual's ability to perform desired social and physical activities. Magnetic stimulation of the brain has been show…
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
* 34 - 80 years of age
* more than 6 months post-stroke
* Clinically present fatigue
Exclusion Criteria:
* Contraindications to MRI/TMS/rTMS (e.g. implanted metal within the head, history of seizures)
* Inability to follow simple three-step instructions
* Diagnosed comorbid ne…
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